Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Thank you for supporting the 21st AnnualCommon Threads Luncheon

The Thread that Binds

Through the combined efforts of three strong agricultural organizations, the California
Agricultural Leadership Foundation, the Ag One Foundation, and the Jordan College
of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at California State University, Fresno, Common
Threads has annually honored the lives of outstanding San Joaquin Valley women since
1997. These women, whose roots are deep in agriculture, have made a difference in
their communities with bountiful giving of their time, talent and treasure.

Agriculture is the common thread of all honorees. Their contributions are symbolic
of the rich, colorful threads used to fashion a multifaceted tapestry, not unlike
the agricultural diversity of our region. The common threads of our tapestry display
an array of cultures, ages and regions. Some threads are vivid and bright, like the
colorful bounty of our land's harvest. Some are as soft as well-used denim and a little
faded with age. Some have the tensile strength of iron; others the complexity and
richness of fine lace.

We are like artisans of old who wove beautiful tapestries to commemorate special occasions
and historical accounts for future generations to appreciate. Those selected for the
Common Threads honor are only representative of hundreds of women whose achievements
have gone unnoticed. There will be more. Our tapestry, like our agricultural sector,
is dynamic and growing. Thank you for your continued support as we look forward to
many more yearly celebrations.

Pictured above are past honorees in attendance including the 2017 honorees.